Black-winged kite / Gleitaar (Elanus caeruleus)

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Observations

🔍 No documented observation

Description

Classification: Genus Elanus (Elanus); Subfamily True hawks (Accipitrinae); Family Accipitridae (Accipitridae)

Vocalization: Not very vocal. A soft "Pjuu-harrr". Starting as a mellow, ascending whistle and ending with a harsh screech. Also uttered without the harsh ending, or only a Barn Owl-like screech. Other sounds: rapid series of soft "kekekekekekekekeke" and short whistles. [Link]

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Physical details

Physical details: length=31-35 cm, wingspan=75-87 cm, weight=230-235 g